CPT 32656 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 23 - Emergency Room • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32656 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32656 by major payers:

$1,124.55

$1,081.54

$1,144.95

$1,331.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32656 | $1700.00 | 1093760019 - OCEAN COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES LLC, OCEAN COUNTY EYE SURGERY CENTER | 223256927 - (NJ) OCEAN COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES, P.C. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $1300.00 | 1609803204 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC, AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON | 270064844 - (NJ) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $2000.00 | 1831665983 - WAXAHACHIE SURGERY CENTER | 831268553 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $9324.00 | 1396211264 - PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 830558319 - (FL) PALM BEACH SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $19565.00 | 1881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC | 742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $6991.00 | 1538146931 - WILLAMETTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 260018738 - (OR) WILLAMETTE SURGERY CENTER, P.C. | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $4128.00 | 1992034763 - CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 270564540 - (AR) CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $7562.00 | 1780964866 - BAPTIST PLAZA SURGICARE, LP, NASHVILLE ENDOSURGERY CENTER | 800033564 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $5539.00 | 1114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER | 113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $3279.00 | 1477584621 - HANOVER NJ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, HANOVER ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 201272329 - (NJ) HANOVER NJ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $9698.00 | 1023218500 - SAN MARTIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 202999408 - (NV) SAN MARTIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $2824.00 | 1295851137 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200435814 - (AR) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $6323.00 | 1609815075 - ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE, LLC | 202961633 - (GA) ORTHOATLANTA SURGERY CENTER OF FAYETTEVILLE LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $2180.00 | 1821067554 - OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF DALLAS | 752774028 - (TX) OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32656 | $9650.00 | 1093772840 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN BEACH, LLC | 651198731 - (FL) THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN B | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 32656 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32656 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 32656 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 32654-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Control Of Traumatic Hemorrhage |
| 32655-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; W/Resection-Plication Of Bullae, Includes Any Pleural Procedure When Performed - Rn Review Dos<05/15/2010 |
| 32656-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Parietal Pleurectomy |
| 32658-CPT | Moderate | Thoracscpy, Surg;W Removl Of Clot Or Foreign Boey From Pericardial Sac |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32656. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32656 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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